Fort Stockton's new dog park

One of the things that Fort Stockton was missing, was a dog park for their four legged friends and now, residents will have two. The first park is the Rooney Dog Park located in the fenced area …

MMEX CEO optimistic on financing

For nearly two years, the lingering question hanging over the MMEX refinery project in Pecos County has been when will the financing be in place so construction will start. In a telephone …

Get your FREE 2019 Panthers Football Poster!

The Pioneer is distributing our 2019 Panthers Football poster! The posters are FREE! The full-color posters measure 2 feet wide by 3 feet tall! Just come by our office, 210 N. Nelson St., for …

Plans for new mobile homes end without council action

The Fort Stockton City Council met Tuesday for their bimonthly meeting and had several public hearings on proposed manufactured mobile homes. The first public hearing was for property owners …

Pecos County State Bank Scoreboard

18u SOFTBALL ALL STARS: FS 11, Snyder 2

18u SOFTBALL ALL STARS: FS 10, Midland Elite 5

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Meth in Pecos County: A growing problem

With a growth in population, problems at the border, and addiction in the United States running rampant, it's no surprise that Fort Stockton is seeing its share of methamphetamine traffic and abuse. …

'Dinner Tonight' set for Aug. 24

The Pecos County Commissioners met Monday for their bimonthly meeting to proclaim the 10th anniversary of “Pecos County Dinner Tonight.” Dinner Tonight is a healthy cooking club that showcases …

Fort Stockton native serving as interim chief

Fort Stockton has been without a police chief for over a month, but a local officer has stepped into the position with ease. James Valenzuela was named interim chief of police on Aug. 2 after …

Former MMA fighter now teaching the craft

Pecos County People

Not all fighting is bad, and a local new gym is here to prove that point. Scrap Jitsu is a jiu jitsu gym teaching the Carlos Machado curriculum from a former amateur mixed martial artist. …

FSMS gets new art teacher

After searching for someone to paint the way into the new school year, Fort Stockton Middle School found an art teacher. Laurie Holman, 56, has traveled the world teaching all ages various art …

Jose S. Rodriguez

Jose S. Rodriguez of Fort Stockton passed away Wednesday, August 21, 2019, in Fort Stockton at the age of 79 years. He was born on February 27, 1940, to Timoteo and Angelita Rodriguez …

Charles Travis Lorenz

Charles Travis Lorenz of Fort Stockton, Texas passed away Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2019, at the age of 60 years. He was born on February 14, 1959. A private service will be held at a later …

Juan Flores Gonzales

Juan Flores Gonzales of Fort Stockton, Texas passed away Friday, Aug. 16, 2019, at the age of 90 years. He was born on July 11, 1929 in Boquillas, Coahuila, Mexico to Isabel Gonzalez …

Linda Velasquez Hernandez

Linda Velasquez Hernandez of Fort Stockton, Texas passed away Sunday, Aug. 11, 2019, at the age of 72 years surrounded by her family. She was born on July 23, 1947 in Fort Stockton, to …

Domingo Velasquez Fabela

It is with great sorrow, sadness, and heavy hearts that the family of Domingo Velasquez Fabela must announce his passing on Monday, August 5, 2019 at Medical City Hospital in Dallas, …

Bobbie Lee Harris

Bobbie Lee Harris, age 86, of Sweetwater, Texas, passed away on Friday, August 2, 2019 at Nolan Nursing and Rehabilitation. Funeral services will be held 10 a.m., Monday, Aug. 5, …

Jon Richard Rodriguez

Jon Richard Rodriguez of Fort Stockton, Texas passed away Saturday, July 27, 2019, at the age of 51 years. Visitation will be on Aug. 2, 2019 from 2 to 7 p.m. at Heritage Funeral …

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